Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
Graduate of an accredited nursing school
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred: Skilled nursing or long-term care leadership experience
Preferred: Prior Director or Assistant Director of Nursing experience
Preferred: Experience in regulatory compliance and team coaching
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all nursing services in Skilled Nursing
Foster a culture of clinical excellence and compassionate care
Collaborate with healthcare professionals including physicians and therapists
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards
Maintain staffing plans for quality 24-hour resident care
Monitor clinical outcomes and communicate significant changes
Recruit, mentor, and develop nursing team members
Support onboarding and ongoing education for nursing staff
Manage nursing supplies and department resources
Participate in community leadership and quality assurance initiatives
Serve as an on-call clinical leader as assigned
Benefits
Opportunity to influence clinical outcomes and resident care
Supportive leadership culture focused on quality over volume
Engagement in community initiatives and quality assurance programs
Professional development and ongoing education for nursing staff
Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, and quality of nursing services within our Skilled Nursing neighborhood. This position partners closely with community leadership to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and team member engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and oversee all nursing services within Skilled Nursing.
Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and compassionate care.
Collaborate with physicians, therapists, hospice providers, home health partners, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and standards.
Maintain staffing plans and nursing schedules to provide quality 24-hour resident care.
Monitor clinical outcomes and communicate significant resident changes to appropriate parties.
Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop nursing team members.
Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for nursing staff.
Manage nursing supplies, equipment, and department resources.
Participate in community leadership initiatives and quality assurance programs.
Serve as an on-call clinical leader and Manager on Duty as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of South Carolina.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred:
Skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute leadership experience.
Prior Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing experience.
Experience leading teams, coaching staff, and supporting regulatory compliance.
Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
You are someone who:
Values relationships and resident-centered care.
Enjoys leading by example and being present with your team.
Wants the ability to influence outcomes and see the impact of your leadership firsthand.
Is ready for a leadership role where quality matters more than volume.
Believes in creating an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members alike.
Ready for a Career Where You Can Truly Make a Difference?
If you're seeking a nursing leadership opportunity where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your impact is felt every day, we encourage you to apply. Join Summit Hills and become part of a team that puts People First, Always.
